HfNbN3 is a refractory ceramic compound combining hafnium, niobium, and nitrogen, belonging to the family of transition metal nitrides. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for extreme-environment applications where thermal stability, hardness, and oxidation resistance are critical; it represents an emerging class of high-entropy and multi-component nitride ceramics being explored as alternatives to conventional refractory carbides and nitrides in cutting tools, coatings, and high-temperature structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.000555 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.060 | eV/atom | DFT |
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